tomander
I was banded July 6 06.
I have lost 140 lbs in total.
I lost 122 lbs with band then I had 14 lbs of skin removed and got a new belly button on Sept 26 08 :)
I had a "touch up" on my chest (August 20, 09) and had 4 lbs of skin removed from my chest area.... FEEL GREAT.
Started with a 54" waist now 32".
Best part about getting the band besides the weight loss... I have not had ANY acid reflux since the day after getting my lapband. I used to take a lot of over the counter and prescription meds for my acid reflux. I have saved a lot of $$$ not buying Tums :)
The band has changed my life... it's been a fairly easy journey... I can eat just about anything (in moderation) except rice... and I love greek food but I'll survive without the rice. My only other "problem" food is fruits with a skin on them... if I eat an apple I have to peel the skin... no big deal.
A few things that have kept me on track since getting my band are... - I try not to eat past 7:00 p.m. (if I do get hungry I snack on jello... it's amazing how you can "spice" up jello with skim milk or diet freska / Dr. Pepper... sometimes I suck on a tablespoon of peanut butter or drink a small glass of vegetable juice)
- I still get weighed and measured every month by my family doctor (this has REALLY helped). I never weigh myself at home I also plan my meals and snacks.
My ultimate goal is to work my way back to my birth weight (2 lbs, 6 oz... just kidding).
